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Are you Craving a Career? Ready for Growth?
COME SEE WHY PANDA MIGHT BE THE RIGHT PLACE!
At Panda, we all share a common mission: "Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives." We invest in our people because great people run great operations that will exceed our guests' expectations. Talk to any of our associates and you will experience a culture dedicated to its mission and our five fundamental values- Proactive, Respect/Win-Win, Growth, Great Operations, and Giving.
Panda Restaurant Group includes the original Panda Inn fine dining restaurants, Panda Express, our Gourmet Chinese food concept served in a fast casual environment, and Hibachi San, our Japanese grill concept. The family owned and operated company is still run by founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng.
Panda offers competitive benefits and rewarding opportunities, from entry-level positions to management. We have restaurant positions available nationwide and support center positions in Rosemead, CA. Come join the nation's largest and fastest growing Asian restaurant company.
Our continued growth in this location has created new career opportunities for Management, Crew Members, and Kitchen Team Members!!! Come join us!
Panda Inn is looking for experienced Sushi Chefs!
Glendale Panda Inn is a proud member of Panda Restaurant Group, the nation's leader in Asian dining experiences and one of its largest family-owned businesses. If you're loo king for a career in a fast-paced fine dining establishment then we have the right recipe for you!
Essential functions:
- Prepare sushi (fancy rolls, preparing fish, etc.)
- Create new dishes, rols, presentations and sauces
- Interact with, explain to and educate guests on food knowledge at sushi bar
- Confirm that all dishes are as fresh as possible and presentable
- Keep work area clean
We offer all Full-Time Associates:
- Progressive Compensation Package and Bonus Opportunity
- Paid Training to prepare you for success
- On-Going Career & Leadership Development
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- 401 K with Company Match
- Paid Time Off Associate Discounts and free meals when you work
- Opportunities for growth into Management positions
Job Requirements:
- 2+ years of sushi-making experience
- Outgoing personality and be able to upsell
- Neat, clean and sharp appearance
- Strong customer service skills
- Great listening and communication skills - fluent English is a must!
- Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
- Able to lift up to 50lbs to shoulder level on a repetitive basis
- Work without sitting for up to 5 hours
- Remember instructions without visual aids
- Follow instructions accurately without close supervision
Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.00 / Hour
*Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.
How we reward you: **
- Free meals at work
- Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities
- Discounts at theme parks, gym memberships, and much more
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance**
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays**
- On-going career and leadership development, including comprehensive training
- Continuous education assistance and scholarships**
- Lucrative associate referral bonus
- Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance**
- Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account**
**Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.
ADA Statement:
While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.
Panda Strong since 1983:
Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.
You're wanted here:
We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.
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